About this role
Your Role as Specialist - Community Fundraising and Events As the Specialist – Community Fundraising and Events, you’ll develop and deliver community fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and events that build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to fundraising growth and revenue targets across Queensland. Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, and engagement initiatives that grow participation, supporter engagement, and revenue. • Planning, coordinating, and evaluating fundraising events to ensure successful delivery and positive participant experiences. • Building and maintaining strong relationships with community fundraisers, schools, community groups, and supporters. • Developing and implementing supporter stewardship activities to increase retention, advocacy, and ongoing fundraising involvement. • Identifying and growing new community fundraising and engagement opportunities across Queensland. • Achieving fundraising targets by expanding community fundraising activities, events, and supporter networks. • Representing WMQ in the community and monitor fundraising performance to strengthen relationships, generate opportunities, and drive continuous improvement. What We Offer
• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take‑home pay by packaging up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment. • Free and Secure Car Parking: WMQ employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work. • Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program. What We’re Looking For
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in community fundraising, community engagement, or a similar role, ideally within the not-for-profit sector. • Proven ability to achieve fundraising targets and successfully deliver fundraising campaigns, initiatives, or events. • Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. • Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively within a team. Essential Requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) • Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. • Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Apply Now! Be part of something meaningful - Click Apply today!